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    Wow! That 128 MB ram made a BIG difference!

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by jmack549, Dec 6, 2007.

  1. jmack549

    jmack549 Notebook Guru

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    I just did the video card trick, making it 128 MB instead of 256, and WOW what a difference! I suggest anyone who hasn't thought to do this to do it! It's amazing what 128 MB ram can do!

    On a side note, I am now considering upgrading my ram. Can I expect to see this kind of increase in performance upgrading to 2 GB?

    Furthermore, will my 1622 support 4 GB? Would that be overkill?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. I Hate Ricers

    I Hate Ricers Notebook Enthusiast

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    On my Dell, I have 2 gigs of ram, and I'm constantly running in the 45-53% usage zone. I think that means your computer should be close to maxed out with only 700mbs of ram to use..

    Vista is a memory hog. I'm liking it less and less as time passes. Today, I couldn't hook up to an open access point that I've been using for th elast year for no apparent reason. Still haven't figure it out.
     
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    lol you think 128mb makes a difference? try another gig more. as for the support it really depends on your OS. 64bit supports 4gb and 32bit supports only 2gb
     
    lokster, Dec 6, 2007
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    How would I go about finding what it is? It's just the Vista Premium that came preinstalled with my 1622...
     
    jmack549, Dec 6, 2007
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    start> right click computer and properties. it should say how many bit it is either 64 or 32
     
    lokster, Dec 6, 2007
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    onion Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Freeing that 128mb def makes a difference if you "only" have 1gb and running Vista.
     
    onion, Dec 6, 2007
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    Vista home premium should be 32bit unless you do a clean install using a 64bit disc.

    By the way Frys.com is selling a 2Gb corsair ddr2 for 35 after rebate.
     
    hitomiy03, Dec 7, 2007
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    Do NOT buy that 2gb memory stick from Frys as you will lose dual channel mode. Bad advice!
     
    onion, Dec 7, 2007
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